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Illuminations by Simon Bening


The Flemish Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561) was asked to illustrate various manuscripts of religious nature. Some of these include profane motifs related to agriculture.


O Flamengo Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561) recebeu a incumbência de ilustrar diversos manuscritos de carácter religioso. Alguns deles incluem motivos profanos relacionados com a agricultura.

Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561)-'gathering twigs'-tempera colors and gold leaf paint on parchment    Malibu-J. Paul Getty Museum

Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561)-'villagers in their way to Church'-tempera colors and gold leaf paint on parchment    Malibu-J. Paul Getty Museum

 Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561)-'March-garden culture'-illumination on parchment    Bruxelles-Bibliothèque Royale Albert Ier (Book of hours of Our Lady or Henessy- 1530)

Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561)-'June-the game'-illumination on parchment    Bruxelles- Bibliothèque Royale Albert Ier (Book of hours of Our Lady or Henessy-1530)

Simon Bening (ca 1483-1561)-'December-the quarry'-illumination on parchment    Bruxelles-Bibliothèque Royale Albert Ier (Book of hours of Our Lady or Henessy- 1530)

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